Nutrition and Metabolism

University of Alabama at Birmingham

CourseNTR 330

Metabolism and functions of nutrients after mixed meal intakes, including USDA MyPlate, low-carbohydrate or low-fat diets; biosynthesis of vitamins and co-factors and whole food sources; human requirements for energy, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins; food fortification; current human nutritional challenges and diseases.

Credits

Not specified

Course Code

NTR 330

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this course

  • Analyze nutrient metabolism and biosynthesis in response to dietary intake
  • Evaluate human nutritional requirements and diet-related health challenges